Desktop organizer

A desk organizer comprising:

• a) a platform for removably retaining a plurality of writing instruments therein, having same sized, substantially planar and circular opposing top and bottom surfaces and a side surface extending between circumferential edges of the top and bottom surfaces, the top surface defining a plurality of spaced-apart receptacles thereon adjacent the circumferential edge thereof, each being sized and configured to removably retain a respective writing instrument therein in a substantially upright position;
• b) a substantially cylindrical column protruding perpendicularly upward from a central portion of the top surface of the platform, the column having an upper column end and an opposing lower column end;
• and
• c) first advertising material disposed on an outer surface of the column.

A method of advertising comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a desk organizer comprising:
• 1) a platform for removably retaining a plurality of writing instruments, having same sized, substantially planar and circular opposing top and bottom surfaces and a side surface extending between circumferential edges of the top and bottom surfaces, the top surface defining a plurality of spaced-apart receptacles thereon adjacent the circumferential edge thereof, each of being sized and configured to retain a respective writing instrument therein in a substantially upright position,
• 2) a cylindrical column protruding perpendicularly upward from a central portion of the top surface of the platform, the column having an upper column end and an opposing lower column end, and
• 3) a flat base upon which the platform is rotatably mounted so as to rotate unobstructively relative thereto;
• and
• b) disposing advertising material on a visible outer surface of the desk organizer.